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Monday, 09 April 2012 10:17 |
What it takes to start up a robotic dairy
Click here to see video footage and a photo slideshow that accompanies the article, "Consultant trains dairy producers to let robots do the work," featuring a robotic dairy start-up in Lexington, Virginia.
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As seen on Facebook
If you've been paying attention to Facebook recently, you probably noticed that profiles are switching to a new format called "Timeline." Click here to see the new Progressive Dairyman Facebook page layout.
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Ask the experts: Stray voltage
We asked three industry experts, "What do you think is the most often missed symptom of stray voltage?" Because this article was so popular, we looked into the issue of stray voltage legislation. Click here to see the original article and a link to our update. |
Featured video
Click here to see "Elected officials and agriculture: An interview with South Dakota."
Governor Dennis Daugaard explains why the dairy industry has a huge economic impact on his state, and he urges fellow elected officials to educate themselves about agriculture. |
/MORE Mr. Chairman
Click here to learn what was discussed at the Senate’s Farm Bill hearing on “Healthy Food Initiatives, Local Production and Nutrition.” Plus, click here to read additional comments from the Farm Bill hearings, including responses from FFA, National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation. |
Featured blog: Molly is Not a Cow
We featured an excerpt from Raechel Kilgore Sattazahn’s blog, Go Beyond the Barn. Sattazahn is a marketing officer with AgChoice Farm Credit and farms with her husband, Doug, and his family at Zahncroft Dairy in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania. Click here to read the excerpt.
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Buying farmland during a hot real estate market
Click here to view a related video from the article, "Hot real estate market – harder farmland buying decisions." ABA's Agricultural and Rural Bankers Committee Chairman Kim Greenland and Vice Chairman Keith Geis summarize the state of the agricultural economy and provide tips to farmers. |
How to: Participate in our online polls
Click here to cast your vote in our most recent poll. You’ll see a black and gray box on the right hand side of your screen with the most recent poll question. Make your selection and click “Vote.” Click “Comments” in the bottom left hand corner of the box to view results and comments.
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Featured Proud to Dairy member: Kara Macy Hansen
Q. How did you find us?
A. I was invited to start this Proud to Dairy blog so I can share photos and write about events that I attend throughout Oregon as I travel the state sharing with the public about our fabulous dairy industry. Click here to see Hansen's first blog.
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